Qlayers’ CTO and Co-Founder, Ruben Geutjens, has been named among the Top 100 Influencers by Storage Terminals Magazine, a leading international publication serving the international tank storage sector. The recognition highlights the increasing role of tank coating automation in transforming storage infrastructure maintenance.
The annual Top 100 Influencers list highlights individuals who are making a significant impact on the storage terminals industry through innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking initiatives. Geutjens’ inclusion reflects his contributions to advancing automation technologies aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability in industrial coating processes.
Under his technical leadership, Qlayers has developed robotic solutions designed to modernize traditionally labor-intensive operations. These innovations have been increasingly recognized within the industry for their potential to reduce emissions, enhance worker safety, and optimize maintenance workflows for large-scale storage infrastructure.
Unlike conventional coating methods, Qlayers’ technology delivers:
- Consistent application exceeding 200 m²/hour coating speed, ensuring faster project completion
- Up to 80% reduction in work at height, significantly improving safety metrics
- Up to 35% paint savings, driven by precise layer control and overspray reduction
- Reduced volatile organic compounds (VOC) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, addressing environmental concerns – an increasingly critical factor for terminal operators worldwide
These improvements translate directly into reduced downtime, lower operational costs, and safer working environments across large-scale storage assets.
These results are not theoretical. They are supported by client project data and on-site performance reports, demonstrating clear improvements in cost efficiency and maintenance planning.
